Lincoln Corsair: Four-Wheel Drive Systems - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4/2.3L EcoBoost (199kW/270PS) / Removal and Installation - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) Module - 2.0L EcoBoost (177kW/240PS) – MI4/2.3L EcoBoost (199kW/270PS)

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: If installing a new all-wheel drive module, it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to removing the module. This information must be downloaded into the new all-wheel drive module after installation. Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin the PMI process for the all-wheel drive module following the onscreen instructions.

1. Remove the passenger seat.
   Refer to: Front Seat (501-10A Front Seats, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the lower B-pillar trim panel only.
   Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the pin-type retainers and lower the passenger side insulation panel.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connector, detach the pin-type retainer and remove the passenger side insulator panel.
   

1. Release the clips and remove the access cover.
   

1. Remove the push pins and position the floor carpet aside.
   

1. Position the floor carpet aside.
   

1. • Detach the wiring harness retainer from the HVAC duct.
     
   • Remove the push pins and the HVAC duct.
     

1. 1. Release the tab from the connector.
      
   2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the module.
      

1. Remove the nuts and the AWD module.
   Torque: 89 lb.in (10 Nm)

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

NOTE: Carry out the remaining steps only if installing a new AWD module.

1. NOTE: The 16/17 -digit alpha numeric bar code is located on the label attached to the Rear Drive Unit (RDU).

   Using the scan tool, configure RDU bar code to AWD module through the OBD port.
   

1. Using a diagnostic scan tool, complete the PMI process for the AWD module following the on-screen instructions.